How to pronounce carbons
Say it like KAR-bunz. Carbons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrbənz/KAR-bunz
UK British/ˈkɑːbənz/KAH-bunz
- KAR
- bunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carbons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-bunz.
What does carbons mean?
noun
- plural of carbon How to pronounce carbon
Questions about saying carbons
How do you pronounce carbons?
Say KAR-bunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbons?
Carbons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · bunz.
Is carbons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːbənz/ (KAH-bunz).